The Talent Behind the Technology ECCO Select is proud to provide people, process and technology solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We are a talent acquisition and advisory consulting company, and the talent behind the technology. As a woman and minority-owned business, we honor those trailblazers who paved the way to allow us opportunities for success. ECCO Select - The Talent Behind the Technology WBE/MBE Certified | 888.567.ECCO | www.eccoselect.com 1601 Iron Street, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64116 Serving clients nationwide since 1995. The Right Talent at the Right Time IT SERVICES TALENT CONSULTING TRAINING JEANETTE HERNANDEZ PRENGER Founder & CEO, ECCO Select enterprising Women 13 that solve real problems, serve evolving markets, and create new jobs. They are building innovative products, developing technology solutions, expanding service industries, and strengthening communities through economic participation. When women start businesses, they are also more likely to invest back into their communities, create inclusive workplaces, and mentor the next generation of leaders. Their impact extends far beyond the companies they build. This is why supporting women entrepreneurs is not simply about encouraging individual success stories. It is about building a stronger and more inclusive economic future. At WBC, we believe that collaboration is one of the most powerful tools for change. No single organization can transform the entrepreneurial ecosystem alone. But when investors, corporations, nonprofits, and business leaders work together, we can create the conditions where women founders have the support they need to grow. Our partnerships across the entrepreneurial landscape allow us to bring together the right voices and resources to accelerate progress. Whether through the Women’s Capital Summit, leadership initiatives, or collaborative programs that connect founders with mentors and investors, our focus remains clear: expand opportunity and unlock the full potential of women-led businesses. The momentum we are seeing today is encouraging. More investors are recognizing the opportunity represented by women founders. More organizations are working intentionally to support inclusive entrepreneurship. More women are stepping forward with bold ideas and the determination to turn those ideas into thriving companies. But the work is not finished. Expanding access to capital, strengthening entrepreneurial networks, and ensuring that women founders are fully integrated into the investment ecosystem must remain priorities for the entire business community. The future of entrepreneurship will be shaped by leaders who bring new ideas, diverse perspectives, and bold ambition to the marketplace. Women entrepreneurs are already doing exactly that. When we invest in women founders, we invest in innovation. We invest in job creation. We invest in stronger communities and a more resilient economy. At the Women’s Business Collaborative, we are proud to stand alongside the entrepreneurs, investors, and partners who are building that future together. GWEN K. YOUNG is CEO of the Women Business Collaborative and a member of the Enterprising Women Advisory Board.
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